Name/Title

Bonnet, Sunbonnet

Entry/Object ID

G89.211

Description

Girl’s sunbonnet, brown plainwoven cotton, hand stitched except for narrow ruched trim hemmed by machine. 4 drawn rows, trimmed at front and rear edges of brim; rear or crown ruched to tarlatan foundation; long gathered flounce on back & sides. Self ties. Self lining, supported by 3 covered wires from front to back.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1855

Notes

User Age: Child Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

Girl, Sunbonnet, Bonnet, Cotton, Hand stitched, ruche, Tarlatan